Renault Trucks develops an electric tricycle with Kleuster
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- 19/07/2025 8:55
Renault Trucks and Kleuster strengthen their alliance with the launch of the Kleuster 350, a cargo bike designed for urban logistics.
“You know, I believe there is no good or bad delivery. If I were to summarize logistics today with you, I would say it’s primarily about people who pedal…”. This statement could be that of Otis in Asterix, but it summarizes the thinking of Renault Trucks, whose primary mission is the production of delivery means. Whether they can transport 40 tons over thousands of kilometers, or small parcels for the last few hundred meters.
Renault Trucks and Kleuster, a French manufacturer specializing in electric-assist cargo bikes for professionals, founded in 2012 and based near Lyon, continue their strategic partnership established in 2022. They unveil this summer 2025 the Kleuster 350, a new generation electric cargo bike designed to meet the ever-increasing demands of urban logistics. This new model, intended for intensive use, marks a significant advancement in the French manufacturer’s offering of decarbonized mobility.
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A cargo bike to meet the challenges of the last mile
Pressure on urban logistics chains has never been stronger: explosive e-commerce growth, shorter delivery times, environmental restrictions in city centers… In the face of these changes, fleets of light and heavy vehicles are no longer sufficient. The Kleuster 350 provides an agile, ecological, and robust response to the challenges of the last mile.
Developed jointly by engineers from Renault Trucks and industry experts from Kleuster, a recognized player in utility bikes for over a decade, the Kleuster 350 has been designed with the rigor applied to the development of heavy trucks.
The Kleuster 350 does not merely replicate market standards. It innovates on several key points:
• Chainless transmission: no more maintenance issues related to the traditional chain, this system limits technical interventions and maximizes vehicle availability.
• Swappable batteries: with a range of 35 km per battery, the vehicle can continue its rounds without prolonged downtime, thanks to a simple module swap.
• Front and rear suspensions: a level of comfort rarely achieved in the category, allowing stable movement even at full load on degraded roads.
• Reduced turning radius (2.4 m): ideal for narrow city centers and high-density environments.
Compliant with standard EN 17860, the cargo bike has also successfully completed over 30,000 kilometers of endurance tests on a closed track, conducted by the independent center Transpolis. A rare rigor in the utility cycling sector that illustrates Renault Trucks’ ambition: to position the Kleuster 350 as a true tool for professional use.
The Kleuster 350 is available in two main configurations, suited for different uses:
• Box 350: compact and equipped with a large-capacity closed container, it targets delivery, messaging, food, or artisans operating in city centers.
• Pick-up 350: flatbed version with removable sides without tools, designed for technical services, green spaces, maintenance, urban cleanliness, or inter-site logistics.
Made in France to decarbonize Renault Trucks
The Kleuster 350 is designed in France and assembled at the Renault Trucks factory in Vénissieux, near Lyon. This industrial integration within the Volvo group, of which Renault Trucks is a subsidiary, allows for both rigorous quality control and efficient logistics for distribution.
By distributing the Kleuster models in its own network, Renault Trucks expands its offering to all segments of decarbonized urban mobility: from cargo bikes to utility vehicles, up to 100% electric trucks.
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